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Top Stories, July 22, 2022

Statement From The Zeldin Campaign For Governor  

Last night, a man climbed on stage and attempted to stab Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee for Governor, during a rally speech in front of campaign supporters. The attacker was saying to Congressman Zeldin, “you’re done.” Congressman Zeldin grabbed the attacker’s wrist to stop him until several others assisted in taking the attacker down to the ground. Law enforcement then took the suspect into custody and Congressman Zeldin went back on stage to finish his remarks and thank the law enforcement officers who responded to the scene.  After being charged with Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a felony, the suspect, who has been identified by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office as David G. Jakubonis of Fairport, was immediately released under New York’s cashless bail law.

“It is terrible public policy that in the State of New York, you can try to stab a sitting Member of Congress, or anyone else for that matter, and be back out on the street not even 6 hours later,” said Katie Vincentz, spokesperson for Zeldin for New York. “This is one of many reasons why crime is on the rise, especially in certain parts of the state. There is not enough accountability for people when they commit crimes, and this is just one of the many examples we hear all about in New York every single day. Enough is enough!”

 

Two Police Officers Were Shot In Rochester Last Night

As has been reported on the national news, two Rochester police officers were shot last night.  We are sorry to report that one of them has died: his name was Anthony Mazerkowitz.  Rochester media outlets report that the other officer, Sino Seng, is at home recovering from a single gunshot wound. 

 

Canisteo Police Fundraiser Is This Weekend 

Canisteo police are having what they call Smoke In The Valley, this weekend.  That’s a fund raiser for the village police department there.  At the annual event, there are chicken barbeques, live bands and they’re sure to have large crowds for this. 


Reminder About Going Back To School And Vaccines 

Steuben County Public Health says now is a great time to make sure your child is up to date on routine vaccinations before school starts.  "Make an appointment with your child's doctor to discuss which vaccines they need," read the statement from the county public health office.   Officials if you don’t have a doctor, call the county, at 607-664-2438 .  The county's next clinic is on Tuesday, July 26. Both routine immunizations and COVID vaccines are offered.

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